Pet Friendly Housing

A scarcity of pet-inclusive rental housing continues to be a barrier for pet owners across the U.S., including in the Des Moines metro. Despite the high volume of pet families seeking homes, many rental properties are not fully pet-inclusive, and either bar or restrict residents from keeping pets. Sadly, this is particularly acute for lower-income pet owners.

A 2021 Pet-Inclusive Housing report found that 72% of rental residents say that pet-friendly housing is hard to find. Even if a rental community is considered pet-friendly, it doesn't necessarily mean they're pet-inclusive. Pet-inclusive housing provides an open and welcoming environment for all pets, while pet-friendly housing can still place significant restrictions on breeds or size of pets, and may require additional pet fees.

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On this page, we’ve attempted to identify affordable, pet-friendly housing options in the Des Moines metro to help keep pet families together:

Cats & Dogs Welcome - No Restrictions

Property Name	Fee Information
At Home in Central Iowa AtHomeInCentralIowa.com info@AtHomeInCentralIowa.com 515-373-8331 Single-family homes, duplexes and apartments in Des Moines, Johnston and Newton.	No restrictions. A one-time pet fee applies.
CDM Rentals www.cdmrentals.com 515-669-3517 info@CDMRentals.com Single-family rental homes all around the Des Moines metro.	No pet deposit or monthly pet fees.
Gateway Lofts www.gatewayloftsdm.com 515-280-1962 trinab@gatewayloftsdm.com 1719 Grand Avenue,Des Moines, IA 50309 Lofts on the western edge of downtown Des Moines	No restrictions. Pet deposit and monthly pet fees apply.
Indigo Living https://goindigoliving.com/search/	$50 monthly Pet Rent $300 one-time Pet Privilege Fee Dogs and cats accepted The animal must be 12 months or older All pets must be spayed & neutered 2 Pet Limit
Ingersoll Square www.ingersollsquare.com 515-369-2205 ingersollleasing@optimumrem.com 1900 High St, Des Moines, IA 50309 1-2 bedroom lofts in Des Moines. Dog and cat-friendly. Concrete floors which are perfect for pets, dog wash station, dog park with a beautiful mural of all of our pets that lived here when it was painted in the summer of 2018. We do have a doggy swim day every October before we close the pool.	No breed restrictions or weight limits. Non-refundable pet fee of $350 at move-in. $35 per month pet rent. 2 pets per unit is the maximum allowed. We do require up-to-date shot records to be sent to us at move-in and yearly after that.
Lloyd Companies https://www.lloydproperties.com/ 515-755-RENT	One-time animal move-in fee + monthly animal rent applies No breed or weight restrictions 2 animal limit
Park88 Apartments and Townhomes www.park88living.com 515-987-7807 Park88@lloydcompanies.com 595 88^th Street WDM, IA 50266 Park88 suits your active lifestyle with biking and running trails, an outdoor pool, a dog park, and more! A pet grooming station will help your furry friend stay stylish, and there’s plenty of space for your yoga mat in your fitness center. Park88 offers luxury amenities with a relaxed vibe that will make you feel at home. There are spacious floor plans for studio apartments, 1-3 bedroom apartments, and 1-3 bedroom townhomes.	No breed or weight restrictions. OOne-time pet fee + monthly pet rent applies.
SFI Properties Single-family properties. Currently no openings. All properties include fenced yards.	A pet deposit may apply. Typically 2-3 pet limit.
Woodland Park www.rentlegacydm.com 515-278-4570 legacymanager@optimumrem.com 3610 Twana Dr., Des Moines, IA 50310	No breed or weight restrictions.

Cats & Some Dogs Permitted - With Restrictions

Property Name	Restrictions
Altoona Park 277 5th Ave NW Altoona, IA 50009 515-967-0244	Dogs must be under 30 lbs.
Altoona Towers 1414 Adventureland Dr. Altoona, IA 50009 515-967-4555	Breed restriction applies to: Akitas, Alaskan Malamutes, American Bulldogs, American StaffordshireTerriersr, Boxer, Cane Corsos, Chows ChowsDalmatianon, Doberman Pinscher, Dogue de Bordeaux, Fila Brasileiro, German Shepherds, Great Danes, Mastiffs, Pit Bull Terriers, Presa Canario, Presa Canarios, Rottweilers, Siberian Huskies, St Bernards, Staffordshire Terriers, Tosa, Wolf-hybrids.
Go Rental Team Executive home rentals focusing on, but not limited to Altoona, Ankeny, Des Moines, Grimes, Johnston, Urbandale, Waukee, and West Des Moines.	Breed restriction applies to: Pit Bull/American Staffordshire Terrier, Great Dane, Doberman Pinscher, Irish Wolfhound, Mastiff, Scottish Deerhound, St. Bernard, Irish Terrier, Leonberger, Newfoundland, Great Pyrenees, Tosa Inu, Bull Terrier, Rhodesian Ridgeback, Dogo Argentino, Boer Boel, Gull Dong, Wolf Hybrid, Chow, Husk.y
Oakland Pointe 615 17th Ave NW Altoona, IA 50009 866-811-1458	Breed Restriction applies to: Akitas, Alaskan Malamutes, AmericaBulldogsog, American StaffordshiTerriersier, Boxer, Cane Corsos, Chows ChoDalmatiantion, Doberman Pinscher, Dogue de Bordeaux, Fila Brasileiro, German Shepherds, Great Danes, Mastiffs, Pit Bull Terriers, Presa Canario, Presa Canarios, Rottweilers, Siberian Huskies, St Bernards, Staffordshire Terriers, Tosa, Wolf-hybrids.
Springtree & The Meadows 108 5th NW #3 Altoona, IA 50009 515-967-4987	Dogs must be under 50 lbs. Said some breed restrictions apply but they were unsure of which ones.
Spruce Pointe Apartments 1000 Adventureland Dr. Altoona, IA 50009 515-446-4505	Breed Restriction applies to: Akitas, Alaskan Malamutes, American, American StaffordshirTerrierser, Boxer, Cane Corsos, Chows Chows, Dalmatian, Doberman Pinscher, Dogue de Bordeaux, Fila Brasileiro, German Shepherds, Great Danes, Mastiffs, Pit Bull Terriers, Presa Canario, Presa Canarios, Rottweilers, Siberian Huskies, St Bernards, Staffordshire Terriers, Tosa, Wolf-hybrids.
Ashbrooke 317 NE Delaware Ankeny, IA 50021 515-964-7790	Breed restriction applies to: Chow, Rottweiler, Pit Bull, Mastiff, Husky, German Shepherd, Great Dane, Akita, Doberman, Boxer, American Bulldog, and any mixes of this list.
Delaware Crossing 901 SE Delaware Ave Ankeny, IA 50021 515-965-2515	Breed restriction applies to: Pit Bull, Rottweiler, Chow, Doberman, Husky
Polk City Court 2802 Polk City Ct. Ankeny, IA 50023 (888) 350-5318	Dogs must be under 20 lbs.
Springwood Apartment Homes Grant St. Ankeny, IA 50021 (888) 840-3879	Dogs must be under 20 lbs.
Timberland at Crestbruck Park 918 NE Crestmoor Pl Ankeny, IA 50021 1-877-863-4576	Said some breed restrictions apply but they were unsure of which ones.
Burlington Capital Apartment Complex 5501 Aurora Ave Des Moines, IA 50310 515-270-6742	Dogs must be under 30 lbs.
Magnolia APT 4710 SE 4th ST Des Moines, IA 50315 515-287-5063	Breed restriction applies to Pit Bulls dogs.
Parkview Apartments 4400 Park Avenue Des Moines, IA 50321 515-246-1360	Dogs must be under 75 lbs. Breed restriction applies to: "Aggressive" breeds, i.e., St. Bernard, Great Dane, Pit Bull, Rottweiler, Doberma,n and mixes of any on this list.
Plaza View 6239 SE 5th ST Des Moines, IA 50315 515-287-3660	Dogs must be under 25 lbs. Pets will be limited to first-floor units only.
Redwood Altoona Apartments for Rent in Altoona Iowa \| Redwood Altoona By Redwood 437 Elgin Lane NW Altoona, IA 50009 515-401-5145	Up to 3 pets allowed. Dogs and Cats are accepted. 1-time nonrefundable fee of $300 per home. $35 pet rent per month per home. Dog restrictions: no weight restrictions. The following breeds are restricted: Akita, Chow, Doberman Pinscher, Pitbull, Rottweiler, Shar-Pei, Staffordshire Terrier, or any mixed breeds that include those listed.
Redwood Ankeny Apartments for Rent in Ankeny Iowa \| Redwood Ankeny By Redwood 1370 SW Radcliffe Lane Ankeny, IA 50023 515-333-1872	Up to 3 pets allowed. Dogs and Cats are accepted. 1-time nonrefundable fee of $300 per home. $35 pet rent per month per home. Dog restrictions: no weight restrictions. The following breeds are restricted: Akita, Chow, Doberman Pinscher, Pitbull, Rottweiler, Shar-Pei, Staffordshire Terrier, or any mixed breeds that include those listed.
Redwood Grimes Apartments for Rent in Grimes Iowa \| Redwood Grimes By Redwood 820 SW Prescott Lane Grimes, IA 50111 515-537-4157	Up to 3 pets allowed. Dogs and Cats are accepted. 1-time nonrefundable fee of $300 per home. $35 pet rent per month per home. Dog restrictions: no weight restrictions. The following breeds are restricted: Akita, Chow, Doberman Pinscher, Pitbull, Rottweiler, Shar-Pei, Staffordshire Terrier, or any mixed breeds that include those listed.
Redwood Waukee Douglas Parkway Apartments for Rent in Waukee Iowa \| Redwood Waukee Douglas Parkway (byredwood.com) 835 NE Redwood Blvd. Waukee, IA 50263 515-218-5066	Up to 3 pets allowed. Dogs and Cats are accepted. 1-time nonrefundable fee of $300 per home. $35 pet rent per month per home. Dog restrictions: no weight restrictions. The following breeds are restricted: Akita, Chow, Doberman Pinscher, Pitbull, Rottweiler, Shar-Pei, Staffordshire Terrier, or any mixed breeds that include those listed.
Redwood Waukee Hickman Rd. 395 NW Blackberry St. Waukee, IA 50263 515-401-7901 Coming soon!	Up to 3 pets allowed. Dogs and Cats are accepted. 1-time nonrefundable fee of $300 per home. $35 pet rent per month per home. Dog restrictions: no weight restrictions. The following breeds are restricted: Akita, Chow, Doberman Pinscher, Pitbull, Rottweiler, Shar-Pei, Staffordshire Terrier, or any mixed breeds that include those listed.
Rosewood-Kenwood 221 SE McKinley #103 Des Moines, IA 50315 515-287-1588	Dogs must be under 30 lbs. Said some breed restrictions apply but they were unsure of which ones.
Southwinds Apartments 1264 Cummins Road Des Moines, IA 50315 515-285-1879	2 pets per apartment. Some breed restrictions. One-time non-refundable pet fee plus monthly pet rent apply.
Timberland Pointe 2800 Fleur DR. Des Moines, IA 50321 1-866-280-1372	Breed restriction applies to: PitBullsl, DobermanRottweilerser, Akita, American StaffordshiTerriersier, Chow, GerShepherdsherd, and mixes of any on this list.
Wakonda Village 1800 Watrous Ave. Des Moines 50315 515-287-3210	Breed restriction applies to: Pit Bull, Chow, and Rottweiler.
Westchester Village 5413 Aurora Ave Des Moines, IA 50310 515-278-5338	Breed restriction applies to: Pit Bull dogs.
Weston Park 4200 Park Ave Des Moines, IA 50321 515-285-7756	Breed restriction applies to: "aggressive" breeds.
Woodside Park 3301 SE 22nd St . Des Moines, 50320 243-6534	2 pet limit per unit. Dogs must be under 65 lbs. Breed restriction is determined by veterinary paperwork and applies to: American Pit Bull Terriers (or mixes), American Bulldogs, German Shepherds, Rottweilers, and Dobermans. Cats must be front declawed and spayed/neutered. All pets must be current on vaccinations. Additional pet deposit and pet rent apply. No rabbits or ferrets allowed.
Chetwynd Place I 3517 University Avenue Des Moines, IA 50311 515-471-4400	Dogs must be under 20 lbs.
Chetwynd Place II 3519 University Avenue Des Moines, IA 50311 515-471-4400	Dogs must be under 20 lbs.
Drake Townhomes 1224 34th St/1218 34th Des Moines, IA 50311 515-471-4400	Dogs must be under 20 lbs.
Parkridge 3200 Indianola Ave. Des Moines, IA 50315	2 pet limit per unit. Dogs must be under 65 lbs. Breed restriction is determined by veterinary paperwork and applies to: American Pit Bull Terriers (or mixes), American Bulldogs, German Shepherds, Rottweilers, and Dobermans. Cats must be front declawed and spayed/neutered. All pets must be current on vaccinations. Additional pet deposit and pet rent apply. No rabbits or ferrets allowed.
Prairie Woods 4014 Hubbell Ave Des Moines, IA 50317 515-266-2000	2 pet limit per unit, and no weight restrictions. Breed restriction is determined by veterinary paperwork and applies to: American Pit Bull Terriers (or mixes), American Bulldogs, German Shepherds, Rottweilers, Dobermans, and wolf hybrids. Cats must be front declawed and spayed/neutered. All pets must be current on vaccinations. Additional pet deposit and pet rent apply. No rabbits or ferrets allowed.
Oak Crossing 310 SE Gateway Dr. Grimes, IA 50111 515-986-4888	Breed Restriction applies to: Akitas, Alaskan Malamutes, American Bulldogs, American Staffordshire Terriers, Boxers, Cane Corsos, Chows Chows, Dalmatian, Doberman Pinscher, Dogue de Bordeaux, Fila Brasileiro, German Shepherds, Great Danes, Mastiffs, Pit Bull Terriers, Presa Canario, Presa Canarios, Rottweilers, Siberian Huskies, St Bernards, Staffordshire Terriers, Tosa, Wolf-hybrid.s
Foxwood 1001 W 3rd ST Indianola, IA 50321 515-961-5505	Dogs must be under 50 lbs. Breed restriction applies to: Pit Bull, Doberm, and Rottweiler.
Chapel Ridge of Johnston 6200 Clark Ln. Johnston, IA 50131 515-251-4592	Breed restriction applies to tRottweilersler, Pit Bulls, Chow, German Shepherds, and Doberman Pinscher. Must be neutered or spayed.
Mansions at Hemingway 6701 Hemingway St. Johnston, IA 50131 (888) 651-2104	Dogs must be under 70 lbs. Breed restriction applies to: American Bulldogs, Chow, Doberman, German Shepherd, Mastiff, Pit Bull, Rottweiler, St. Bernard, Great Dane, Presta Canario, Akita, and mixes of any on this list.
Winwood 6031 Meadow Crest Dr Johnston, IA 50131 1-877-537-3571	Breed restriction applies to: Akita, Chow, Doberman, Pit Bull, Rottweiler, Wolf Hybrid,d and mixes of any on this list.
Cross Creek Apartments 8704 Meredith Dr. Urbandale, IA 50322 515-270-0000	Breed Restriction applies to: Akitas, Alaskan Malamutes, AmericaBulldogsog, American Staffordshire Terriers, Boxer, Cane Corsos, Chows Chows, Dalmatiann, Doberman Pinscher, Dogue de Bordeaux, Fila Brasileiro, German Shepherds, Great Danes, Mastiffs, Pit Bull Terriers, Presa Canario, Presa Canarios, Rottweilers, Siberian Huskies, St Bernards, Staffordshire Terriers, Tosa, Wolf-hybrids.
Saddlebrook 8301 Colby Parkway Urbandale, IA 50322 515-252-1500	Dogs must be under 35 lbs.
Sherwood Glen 8825 Hickman RD Urbandale, IA 50322 515-278-2331	Dogs must be under 60 lbs. Breed restriction applies to: PitBullslRottweilerser, Dobermans, GermanShepherdsd, Chow, Cane Cor, so and mixes of any on this list.
Timberland at Meredith 7800 IItis DR Urbandale, IA 50322 1-866-280-1369	Dogs must be under 35 lbs. Breed restriction applies to: Akita, Pit Bull, Chow, American Staffordshire Terrier, Doberman Rottweileand r, and Husky.
Timberland Springs 3816 106th ST Urbandale, IA 50322 1-866-280-1346	Breed restriction applies to: Akita, Pit Bull, American Staffordshire Terrier, Chow, Doberman, and Rottweiler.
Westpointe Apartments & Townhomes 2510 Canterbury Rd., Urbandale, IA 50322	Breed restriction applies to: Pit Bulls, Dobermans, Husky, Chow, Rottweiler, sr, and mixes of any on this list.
Boulder Ridge 3861 Woodland Ave West Des Moines, IA 50265 515-223-1642	Breed restriction applies to: Pit Bulls, Chow, Doberman, Rottweilerr, and Husky.
Country Club Village 1200 Office Park Rd. West Des Moines, IA 50265 515-223-1180	Breed restriction applies to: Pit Bull, Chow, Rottweiler, Doberman, and mixes of any on this list.
Maple Grove Villas 8602 Westown Pkwy West Des Moines, IA 50266 515-987-0282	Breed restriction applies to: Pit Bull, German Shepherd, Huskiesy, Chow, and Doberman.
Normandy Terrace 1800 Grand Ave West Des Moines, IA 50265 515-225-6700	Breed restriction applies to: Dobermans, Rottweilers, and Pit Bull.
Olde English Village 1201 Office Park RD West Des Moines, IA 50265 515-223-1010	Dogs must be under 60 lbs. Breed restriction applies to: "Aggressive" breeds.
Pointe West 4601 Pleasant St West Des Moines, IA 50266 515-223-6544	Dogs must be under 30 lbs.
Sierra Pointe Apartments 7171 Woodland Ave. West Des Moines, IA 50266 515-309-2222	No weight restrictions. Breed restriction applies to: Akita, Chow, Doberman, Pit Bull, Rottweiler, and Wolf Hybrid. Breed determined by veterinary records.
Springs at Jordan Creek 8655 Bridgewood Blvd West Des Moines, IA 50266 515-393-2770	Breed restriction applies to: Rottweiler, Doberman, American Pit Bull Terriers, and American Staffordshire Terriers. Will accept German Shepherd or any Rottweiler mix, Doberman mi,x, or Pit Bull mix if they've completed obedience training.
Sun Prairie/Vista Court 5901 Vista Dr. West Des Moines, IA 50266 515-226-0000	Breed Restriction applies to: Akitas, Alaskan Malamutes, AmericaBulldogsog, American StaffordshiTerriersier, Boxers, Cane Corsos, Chows Chows, Dalmatian, Doberman Pinscher, Dogue de Bordeaux, Fila Brasileiro, German Shepherds, Great Danes, Mastiffs, Pit Bull Terriers, Presa Canario, Presa Canarios, Rottweilers, Siberian Huskies, St Bernards, Staffordshire Terriers, Tosa, Wolf-hybrids.
The Fountains 5101 Hawthorne DR West Des Moines, IA 50265 515-267-0548	Said some breed restrictions apply but they were unsure of which ones.
The Flats 3000 University Ave West Des Moines, IA 50266 877-624-6084	Breed restrictions apply to: Pit Bull Terriers, Chows, Doberman Pinschers, Rottweilers, Huskieso, or any other breed generally considered "aggressive". No ferrets, pythons, boa constrictors, anacondas, and venomous reptiles.
Triple Crown Apartments 1030 Greenway Court Altoona, IA 50009 515-967-2252	No weight limit, but some breed restrictions.
Turtle Creek 225 Prairie View DR West Des Moines, IA 50265 515-327-1333	Dogs must be under 35 lbs.
Washington Heights 4101 Woodland Plaza West Des Moines, IA 50266 515-225-3404	Breed restriction applies to: Pit Bull, Chow, Doberman, Rottweiler, and Husky.
Wellington 4700 EP True Pkwy West Des Moines, IA 50265 515-223-6614	Breed restriction applies to: Rottweiler, Husky, German Shepherd, Mastiff, Pit Bull, Akita, Chow, Doberman, and Dalmatian.
West Glen Town Center 5535 Mills Civic Pkwy West Des Moines, IA 50266 515-223-7885	Dogs must be under 30 lbs. Breed restriction applies to: "Aggressive" breeds.
The Scott at East Village 700 E 5th St Des Moines, IA 50309 (515)288-6075	Breed restriction applies to: Doberman, Rottweiler, Pitbull, Chow, Siberian Husky

Cats Welcome

Property Name	Fee Information
Centennial Place 901 7th Ave SE Altoona, IA 50009 515-967-8958	Cats must be declawed.
Venbury Trail Apartments 908 8th St. SW Altoona, IA 50009 515-967-0027
300 Grand 3000 Grand Ave. Des Moines, IA 50312 515-244-3000
Eastridge 3909 Hubbell #34 Des Moines, IA 50317 515-262-3600
Elmcrest 433 SE Phillips #100 Des Moines, IA 50315 515-287-6426
Forest Glen 2100 SE King Des Moines, IA 50320 515-244-5050
Oakview Terrace 2901 Boston Ave Des Moines, IA 50310 515-277-8600
Cambridge Court 1225 11th ST West Des Moines, IA 50265 515-225-8600
Jordan Creek 2120 Grand Ave West Des Moines, IA 50265 515-223-7801
Pointe West Apartments 4601 Pleasant Street West Des Moines, IA 50266 515-223-6544
Venture Management 3011 Ingersoll Avenue Des Moines, IA 50312 515-255-6677 www.venturellc.com